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This week The Lobby Monitor reported on the Regulatory Cooperation Council, lobbying by U.S. telecommunications giant Verizon Communications, next steps for Russ Hiebert's union financial disclosure bill, and more.
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GRIC hosts its annual Holiday Gathering. Dec. 3, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Hy’s Steak House, 170 Queen St., Ottawa, Ont. http://gric-irgc.ca/event
Canada’s Vehicle Manufacturers is holding Auto Days on Parliament Hill and will meet with MPs and Senators during the day. A reception will follow. Nov. 26, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Rooms 601 & 602, Parliamentary Restaurant, Ottawa, Ont. For more information, please contact 613-236-7156 or AutoDays@impactcanada.com
The Economic Club of Canada presents an exclusive luncheon event on Canadian Health-Care Reform. The panel discussion is being held in conjunction with the Arthritis Conference and Research Symposium. Moderated by Don Newman, panellists include Jeffrey Simpson, Globe and Mail. Nov. 22, 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m., $89. The Westin Hotel, 11 Colonel By Dr., Ottawa, Ont. www.economicclub.ca
The Economic Club of Canada presents a talk on “Public-Private Partnerships…” with Don Forgeron, President and CEO Insurance Board of Canada. Nov. 21, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m., $89. InterContinental Hotel, 225 Front St. W., Toronto, Ont. www.economicclub.ca
StartUp Canada is hosting its first annual StartUp Canada Day on the Hill, hosted by Maxime Bernier, Minister of state for small business. Also featured, a keynote address by Brett Wilson, entrepreneur and philanthropist, and an evening reception. Nov. 21, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Reception, 4-6:30 p.m. To request an invitation, please contact email@startupcan.ca